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Hosking: New NZ visa rules for parents is discriminatory - and rightly so
COMMENT: NZ's a desirable destination so we should be more picky as to who we let in.

'Just for the rich': Govt's parent visa rule change criticised
The parent category visa is back but with significant new income requirements.

Liam Dann: When NZ mortgage rates hit 8.75%
COMMENT: When the HOS launched, the economy was booming but confidence was also low.

Govt scraps 'racist, discriminatory' refugee resettlement rules
Would-be refugees no longer need family in NZ.

Immigration adviser censured and fined twice for 'rubber stamping'
Rubber stamping common in China, says censured adviser.

Immigration says sorry for questioning validity of NZ citizenship
Immigration adviser files complaint against INZ to Internal Affairs Minister.

Border crackdown: New visa rules kick in today for visitors
Immigration NZ's new electronic travel authority requirement kicks in today.

Teuila Fuatai: Pacific people treated differently
COMMENT: Fly-in fly-out Pacific Island workers get a rough immigration deal.

Refused entry at Auckland Airport. Who are the top offenders?
Border refusal for Malaysians and Brazilians more of a worry than China, ex-minister says.

Govt lifts seasonal worker cap – but challenges Kiwi employers
The cap is conditional on the horticulture industry doing more to attract Kiwi workers.

Drug-smuggler Karel Sroubek speaks from prison, slams Parole Board
"It is not the role of the Parole Board to retry a prisoner."

Aaron Martin: Expect big queue with work visa changes
COMMENT: How will the new system work and when will it be implemented?

'Government starting to listen' - Business NZ welcomes tax changes
Business-friendly tax changes will encourage more investment and innovation.

Local Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all ages
Being welcome is the start of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Company culture the key to expansion
Curry nights were 'an interesting one being an Indian'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Trump welcomes Morrison to White House with State Dinner
The US President has welcomed the Australian PM with a special toast.

Local Focus: Palmerston North a welcoming city
A special pōwhiri for new arrivals to Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Complaint filed against immigration adviser by client he never knew existed
Complaint was dismissed by the Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal.

New work visa rules: 30,000 bosses benefit in big shakeup
After almost 1000 submissions, the Govt has unveiled the changes to the system

NZ tightens border: Visitors to face tougher scrutiny
The new NZeTA requirements kick in from October 1.

'I've lost everything': Karel Sroubek embarrassed Govt, now he wants parole
The convicted drug smuggler claims his life would be in danger if he was deported.

Watch: Life on hold after the mosque attacks
About 25 women, made widows by the Christchurch mosque attacks, have no family in NZ.

Visa offer after year-long battle with Immigration NZ
Brother is looking forward to a Christmas reunion in Auckland.

Restaurant owner's frustration at Immigration NZ
Auckland restaurateur says he feels helpless as he tries to sort visa issues for workers.

He's lived 61 years in NZ - then gets told he's not a resident
Tim Dare came to NZ as a child - 61 years later he's told he's not a resident.

Immigration adviser accused of duping client
IAA says it is acting swiftly due to the seriousness of the alleged breaches.

'Rubber stamping' immigration adviser censured, fined and told to go back to school
Adviser Sharon Ho left it to unlicensed staff in Malaysia to deal with client.

PM pushed for tens of millions more to stop boat people reaching NZ
MBIE tripled its Budget bid after a 'strong steer' from Ardern and Lees-Galloway

INZ pushes applications by partners of temporary visa holders down the queue in Mumbai
Nearly 5000 temporary entry partnership visa are currently in queue.